Everybody’s Buddy!
Jamaicans are gushing uncontrollably over President Joe’s inauguration. Why the unconditional excitement? Apart from welcoming a new world leader as courtesy demands exactly what has his inauguration to do with Jamaica’s future? …
Time (again) for serious regional integration
I am a Jamaican-born Caribbean man. Have always been. Two of my brothers were born in Barbados, so I had little choice. I’ve often said that I was so grateful to …
Wants vs Needs: Choose Three For Jamaica
This is the 100th edition of Public Opinion and I am proud to be a part of this important initiative that has engaged thought-provoking commentaries on leadership, politics, business, the environment, …
The New Boss Is The Same As The Old Boss
The Who, a British band, had a major hit titled ‘Won’t get fooled again’. Many of us are too young to know the song but are all too familiar with the …
Babylon System is a Vampire
The men and women who created the nation of Jamaica were not politicians. They were not paid. They were all volunteers. Together they created a mood, a knowledge, a drive and …
Covid-19 Vaccine Concerns
I am encouraged by the feedback following my last article concerning the logistics of COVID-19 vaccine and the immediate steps that have to be taken in order to ensure a smooth …
The American Civil War Version 2.0?
Is the United States of America on the verge of the continuation of the civil war that supposedly ended on May 9, 1865? My simple answer is yes. My reasons are …
Our Hope And Expectation
So many of the things we thought would happen in 2020 did not happen, and some even went horribly wrong. Many of our New Year resolutions were stillborn, having died in …
The Insurrection Revealed As A Master Strategy
Satirical Corner Once again Donald Trump has proven his worth. The insurrection on Capitol Hill should go down in history as a stroke of genius by the lame duck Donald as …
1976-The Invasion of the Foreign Press
From five years between January 1976 and November 1980 Jamaica was invaded by the foreign press. Newspapers and news magazines from Canada, the USA, Britain and even Germany got into the …
Developing Potential of Our Children
There is a news story about a six-year-old boy who is raising funds to help those in need through his art. This caused me to ponder on inherent potential and how …